Bill De Blasio Sworn In As New York Mayor

The newly elected mayor of New York City has taken the oath of office administered by former President Bill Clinton.

Bill de Blasio, the 109th holder of the office, becomes the first Democrat to occupy City Hall in almost two decades.

He has promised to usher in a sweeping liberal agenda for America's largest city, and its 8.4 million citizens.

"Big dreams are not a luxury reserved for a privileged few but the animating force behind every community, in every borough," he said.

De Blasio officially took the oath just minutes into 2014

Mr De Blasio thanked his family, supporters and the city for "taking on the elite" and pushing for change.

He said: "When I said we would take dead aim at the tale of two cities, I meant it.

"And we will do it. I will honour the faith and trust you have placed in me. And we will give life to the hope of so many in our city. We will succeed ... as one city."

Outgoing mayor Michael Bloomberg

Mr De Blasio was first sworn in 12 hours earlier at a brief modest ceremony outside his home in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighbourhood. 

The 52-year-old was joined again by his wife, Chirlane McCray, and their two teenage children for the more grand ceremony at New York's City Hall. 

The new mayor was elected two months ago by a record margin on the promise of making a clear break from Michael Bloomberg, who leaves office after 12 years.

Mr Bloomberg is credited with reshaping New York during his three terms in office, making it one of the nation's safest and most prosperous big cities, but also one that has seen a growing gap between the rich and normal working people.

Many New Yorkers have felt left behind during the city's renaissance, and it was to these people that Mr de Blasio reached out in his successful election campaign.

The progressive politician has pledged to improve economic opportunities in poorer areas, and promised to moderate the use of the controversial stop-and-search tactic by police.

Supporters of the policy say it helps tackle crime, but critics claim it unfairly discriminates against blacks and Hispanics.

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